20 Dollars In the name of George V, Battle of Passchendaele

€2.00
IssuerCanada
Year2017
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value20 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionSilver (.9999) (with selective gold plating)
Weight31.39 g
Dimensions38 mm
Thickness3.29 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCM/MRC#147830, KM#2461
Obverse descriptionBust of King George V, wearing a crown, facing left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP B.M. 20 DOLLARS
(Translation: George V, King and Emperor of India by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionFour Canadian soldiers move across the muddy battlefield, their silhouettes mirrored in the rainwater at their feet. A closer look at the water reveals several more reflections that represent their fallen comrades. Engraved in incredible detail, the devastated landscape is a chilling reminder of the harsh realities at Passchendaele, captures the spirit of Canada`s participation in the Battle of Passchendaele. Below the picture is the winged figure of “Victory,” with selective gold plating used to recreate the bronze-hued Victory Medal that was awarded to Allied soldiers in 1919.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCANADA 1917 2017 THE BATTLE OF PASSCHENDAELE LA BATAILLE DE PASSCHENDAELE
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2017  - Proof - 10 000
Catalog ID3427500850
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